EETF PROFILE FEATURES


The Foundation of


Te CABEC competition gives school pupils a taste of the construction industry


Te Electrical Education Training Foundation is helping develop the next generation of skills and knowledge to ensure our industry thrives


By Stewart McRobert F


or the electrotechnical sector to prosper, it’s vital to encourage everyone working within it to have the skills and knowledge to develop a lifelong career. That’s why the work of the


Electrical Education Training Foundation (EETF) is so important. This charity, operated by SELECT,


plays a crucial role by providing grants that support training across the industry. Alex Guyan, current chair of the EETF, explained: “The Foundation


was set up by SELECT in 1998 and we use our income to help fund a whole host of different projects.” One of its longest partnerships is with the annual Construction and Built Environment Challenge (CABEC). This is a project that helps schoolchildren become familiar with the industry and the skills of the people involved. Alex said: “We’re helping with


Alex Guyan 22 CABLEtalk DECEMBER 2019/JANUARY 2020


“Training is essential if our industry is going to thrive and the EETF is actively looking for projects to support”


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